Until I took Sue’s course, I thought I had a good grasp of the ICF’s Code of Ethics. Not so! I gained a deeper understanding of the subtle nuances in the Code and made important changes in my practices.

Karen Gravenstine, MCC

The learning in Sue’s Ethics in Coaching class continues to unfold and deepen as I practice, and as I hold the client all the more “sacred”.

Barbara Thursz, ACC

This is not a “check-the-box” solution to meet your renewal requirement.

Sue McLeod, PCC

Ethics in Coaching

Ethics and professional standards are complex and situational. They involve risks. They don't have clear "right" answers. They happen when you least expect them. They can knock you off center and threaten your ability to be the best coach you can be.

It's not a question of IF, but WHEN you will face an Ethical Challenge.

Be Prepared!

Understand the expectations for Ethical behavior in coaching

Think about Ethical challenges before they happen

Have honest conversations with experienced coaches to expand your thinking

Incorporate support for Ethical conduct into your business practices, conversations and agreements with clients, sponsors, and colleagues

Have a “life line” to a trusted colleague to talk through challenges when they occur

I've had many conversations about ethics with former clients and students. They call when they are facing a tough situation and are not sure which way to turn. Having a safe space to talk about ethical dilemmas is critical, and that’s why I’ve built a class to strengthen your ethics compass andbuild your community of practice.

Ethics in Coaching creates meaningful conversation among experienced coaches about how to be prepared for the real-life ethical challenges we face in our coaching practices.

This accelerated virtual learning experience takes place over the course of two live 90-minute on0line sessions with additional offline support integrated before and after each session. The benefits include:

Proven design and interactivefacilitation style

Strong foundation in the fundamentals of ethics in coaching

Time in class to ask questions, learn from your peers, and share your experiences

Offline exercises and reflection prompts to extend the learning at home and optimize class discussion

A chance to expand your community of practice

Meets the ICF’s accreditation renewal requirement

Although Ethics in Coachingis a new offer, teaching coaches to be thoughtful and intentional about how to approach ethics has been a passion of mine for years. In my Coaching Master Class, we focus on Ethics as one of the coaching competencies. These conversations give us a chance to think ahead about what could happen and come up with some practical steps to take to be better prepared. While we cannot predict which ethical challenge we'll face next, I've seen the value of having a conversation among peers about this complex issue.

Here's what an alumna shared about what she learned:

I signed up for the Ethics in Coaching course because I know that there is more complexity to ethics than immediately meets the eye. I wanted to be sure I was maintaining the highest ethical standards. The class assignments and discussion did, in fact, raise issues I hadn't considered. For example, I participate in a coaches group where we continue our learning as coaches and sometimes share challenges we face with coaching clients. Even though we don't share names or organizations, I decided to add a sentence to my coaching agreement that lets my client know this. I feel this is another way my practice is maintaining the highest standards of transparency and confidentiality.

I also very much appreciated Sue's approach to the class. She has excellent examples, content and facilitates a meaningful discussion. The assignments helped me to reflect on our discussions and use what I learned. I highly recommend this class for new and experienced coaches.

Paula Lowe, PCC

If these kinds of conversations sound like they will steward your own growth and service as a coach, I sure hope you’ll consider joining me in Ethics in Coaching.

Here's what you'll get with the Ethics in Coaching class:

Recorded webinar to introduce you to the fundamentals of ethics in coaching.

Two 90-minute classes for discussion with other experienced coaches about how to apply these fundamentals to the real-life ethics challenges

that come up when coaching with leaders and within organizations.

Homework assignments that allow to apply what you've learned to your own coaching practice.

Sue McLeod Professional Coaching

Sue McLeod has over 10 years of experience as a coach, coach trainer, mentor coach, and assessor. She believes that all coaches have the potential to be masterful. When coaches use the skills from their coach training, are aware of what gets in their way, and engage in practice and reflection about their work, they can tap into their best coaching self. Sue's coach training programs, retreats and mentor coaching provide safe spaces for coaches to be open and honest about the challenges they face, and motivation and support to overcome those challenges.